19 first graders, 12 third graders, and four fourth graders from the Japanese Immersion Program at Great Falls Elementary School performed at the Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 14. Photo Contributed
Accompanied by Mamiya Worland (Sahara Sensei), 19 first graders, 12 third graders, and four fourth graders from the Japanese Immersion Program at Great Falls Elementary School performed at the Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 14. This festival was particularly memorable as it is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the gift of the cherry trees from Japan. The students performed four songs and dances and also enjoyed other cultural activities as well. They were greeted by Ambassador Malott and Ambassador Fujisaki who gave the children Cherry Blossom Festival bands.